Last Updated on April 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Ray Allen played in 4 NBA Finals during his career. He reached the Finals twice with the Boston Celtics and twice with the Miami Heat, and he faced the following teams: the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs.
| Year | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Los Angeles Lakers | Celtics won 4–2 | Allen won his first NBA championship as Boston beat the Lakers in six games. |
| 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers | Celtics lost 3–4 | Allen returned to the Finals in a Lakers rematch, but Boston fell in seven games. |
| 2013 | San Antonio Spurs | Heat won 4–3 | Allen helped Miami win the title in seven games and hit the iconic late Game 6 three that helped save the season. |
| 2014 | San Antonio Spurs | Heat lost 1–4 | Allen made a fourth Finals appearance, but Miami was beaten by San Antonio in five games. |
Allen finished his NBA Finals career with 2 championships in 4 appearances. He faced only two different Finals opponents across those trips: the Lakers and the Spurs.
Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Ray Allen Playoffs Game Log
Basketball-Reference — 2008 NBA Finals – Lakers vs. Celtics
Basketball-Reference — 2010 NBA Finals – Celtics vs. Lakers
Basketball-Reference — 2013 NBA Finals – Spurs vs. Heat
Basketball-Reference — 2014 NBA Finals – Heat vs. Spurs
Wikipedia — 2008 NBA Finals
Wikipedia — 2010 NBA Finals
Wikipedia — 2013 NBA Finals
StatMuse — Ray Allen Finals Appearances